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“White Coat Syndrome” May Mask Signs of Hypertension

Patients who are uncomfortable in a “white lab coat’’ medical setting might have elevated blood pressure during diagnostic testing, leading to treatment that is not really needed.

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Patients who are uncomfortable in a “white lab coat’’ medical setting might have elevated blood pressure during diagnostic testing, leading to treatment that is not really needed. Additionally, people who experience high stress at home might have artificially low results in doctors’ offices, according to a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.(Huffington Post)

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